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Located 400 miles north from Fairbanks, Alaska at the foot of the Brooks mountain range, biodiversity at Toolik Field Station is heavily influenced by its harsh winters where temperatures can reach -50⁰F. It is home to a variety of fauna including caribou, loons, voles, and polar bears. Located above the northern tree line, the vegetation in the tundra here mainly consists of birch, willow, sedges and grass. The site contains a large range of soil conditions, including layers of permafrost, created by glacial action (NEON 2023).